RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No **Description** At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman’s Promontory North Plant Value Stream is seeking a **Principal** **Value Stream Element Team (VSET) Leader** for Propulsion Systems Case Prep manufacturing of Sentinel rocket motors for the Air Force program to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located at **Promontory Utah** . We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. Coordinate with the operating team by providing directions for all functional groups to ensure plans are implemented to meet customer schedule and within scope. As a VSET, you will direct the team to meet quality and on-time delivery on various programs. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and compliant area in accordance with NG policy and procedures as well as the development of personnel to support manufacturing. **Roles and Responsibilities:** + Under the direction of the Promontory Value Stream Site Manager, lead a specific cross-functional motor element team for the Sentinel program. The VSET is responsible for delivering a product family through overall ownership and accountability of that product’s value stream team including acceptance of requirements, material acceptance, product and process design, planning generation, product manufacture, inspection, acceptance and delivery to the downstream customer to meet cost and schedule requirements. + Works closely with the functional organizations (e.g. design, safety and mission assurance, process engineering, supply chain and operations) to effectively and efficiently staff the team as required. Manages and ensures effective concurrent engineering through the oversight and integration of all engineering and processing disciplines. Requests, acquires and manages resources within a matrix organization as necessary to accomplish the goals of the value stream. Closely interfaces with program managers to ensure we meet their needs and the needs of their customers. + The VSET leader is responsible for total team performance and works closely with the program office and plant functional organizations to accomplish program and company goals. + The VSET leader’s primary focus is the design and manufacture of a defect-free, highest value product that satisfies every customer requirement by focusing on and effectively integrating all elements and disciplines of the associated value stream. **Job Duties:** + All design, reliability, safety, performance, cost and schedule requirements. + The safety of personnel, facilities and products through the development and manufacturing lifecycle. + Produced and procured designs, processes, suppliers, materials, facilities, inspection plans, tooling, etc. + Assist with managing financial performance of the value stream and its functional organizations. This includes developing the scope tracking, and reviewing PCR’s as needed for submittal to the Program Office. + Initiate and lead value enhancement and waste elimination efforts for all aspects of the component value stream utilizing PES principles for continuous improvement. + Help facilitate cooperation between value streams across plant to help maintain schedules. **Basic Qualifications for a Level 03** + Bachelor’s degree in related engineering, engineering technology discipline – advanced degree in engineering and/or business management a plus + 5 or more years’ experience in program management or engineering roles where the candidate has developed a well-rounded background and understanding of related product development and manufacturing processes. + Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coordination across multiple Value Streams, sites, and customers to successfully execute program objectives on multiple programs + Previous experience as a VSET Leader will be considered in lieu of total years of experience + Positive attitude and leadership to innovate. **Prefer candidate has active clearance, must be able to obtain a security clearance.** **Position Benefits:** As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: + Medical, Dental & Vision coverage + 401k + Educational Assistance + Life Insurance + Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions + Paid Time Off + Health & Wellness Resources + Employee Discounts Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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